When I left my house this morning, it was 30 degrees out.
When we moved down here, I was hoping to escape the cold!! It was actually warmer in NY today then here in Round Rock!
Still, I don't have to worry about clearing my driveway and car of snow....all I've got to worry about is the already crazy Texas drivers with ice thrown into the equasion!!!! I'm hoping for no precip!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
8 Years
Bruce Granville, 55, of Hartsdale, died tragically on Tuesday, December 12, 2000. He was born on January 31, 1945 in Brooklyn to Harold and Doris Granville. He was raised and educated in Rye. Mr. Granville was a retired police officer with the Village of Ardsley. During and after his retirement he owned and operated Granville Police Products in Hartsdale, a business he ran for over 30 years. On October 22, 1977 Bruce married Susan Cabot in Scarsdale. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and had a great affinity for Harley Davidson Motor Cycles. Most of all, he took care of his family. He was an exceptional father who had a gentle spirit and was very kind. Survivors including his beloved wife Susan are two loving children Seth and Danielle. Bruce is the beloved son-in-law of Rosalind Cabot. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 AM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Revolutionary Rd., Ardsley. Visiting will be Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. Memorials to the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless, 48 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 or The Rosebud Sioux Indian Tribe, PO Box 430, Rosebud, SD 57570, att: Jim Wike. EDWARDS-DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 64 Ashford Ave. (Saw Mill Exit 17) Dobbs Ferry (914)693-3330
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Williams County EMS New Paint Scheme
My hometown EMS agency has changed their paint scheme....right after I started liking their old paint scheme after thinking it was outdated! However, the new design is awesome.
(All photos by me)
New Williamson County, TX EMS Medic Unit
2009 Ford F-350/MedTec Type I (Refurbished/remounted box)
2009 Ford F-350/MedTec Type I (Refurbished/remounted box)
Williamson County EMS Medic Unit in old paint scheme
2008 Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach
Extreme Trains
As many know, I'm a big fan of trains, mostly commuter.
I discovered this new show, "Extreme Trains", on the History Channel that goes behind the scenes of railroads.
The episodes I've seen are the one that profiles the Amtrak Acela train and route, and a Union Pacific freight train as it travels from Los Angeles to Fort Worth, TX.
For any train fans out there, this show is a MUST!
I discovered this new show, "Extreme Trains", on the History Channel that goes behind the scenes of railroads.
The episodes I've seen are the one that profiles the Amtrak Acela train and route, and a Union Pacific freight train as it travels from Los Angeles to Fort Worth, TX.
For any train fans out there, this show is a MUST!
Friday, November 28, 2008
3AM?
I'm noticing all these "Black Friday" sales starting earlier and earlier each year.....some stores are even opening at 3AM!!
While there are some bargains to be had, it's a little ridiculous to have to get up at 3AM to get them. It's also not fair to the store employees, who have to get up so early on the day after a major holiday and deal with the madness that come along with these sales.
But, I guess opening the stores earlier results in more sales, technically, which must make the books look good.
While there are some bargains to be had, it's a little ridiculous to have to get up at 3AM to get them. It's also not fair to the store employees, who have to get up so early on the day after a major holiday and deal with the madness that come along with these sales.
But, I guess opening the stores earlier results in more sales, technically, which must make the books look good.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
So, I'm On Facebook
I used to think that Facebook was just for college kids, and never thought I would join.
Well, after hearing more and more cool things about Facebook recently from my friends, I decided to join.
I couldn't believe how many of my friends were on Facebook, and this now makes it easier then ever for me to stay connected.
This is like the internet's local "Pub".
Well, after hearing more and more cool things about Facebook recently from my friends, I decided to join.
I couldn't believe how many of my friends were on Facebook, and this now makes it easier then ever for me to stay connected.
This is like the internet's local "Pub".
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Interesting Episode Of "Prototype This"
Tonight at 10PM EST on the Discovery Channel (and repeating at 2AM):
Prototype This! Robotic Firefighter Assistant The team attempts to build a hi-tech Pyro Pack to help firemen see in burning buildings and a robotic fireman to carry gear up flights of stairs and a victim back down.
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/prototype-this/prototype-this.html
Will also repeat this weekend and on the Science Channel.
Sound interesting, and I'm looking foward to watching!!
Prototype This! Robotic Firefighter Assistant The team attempts to build a hi-tech Pyro Pack to help firemen see in burning buildings and a robotic fireman to carry gear up flights of stairs and a victim back down.
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/prototype-this/prototype-this.html
Will also repeat this weekend and on the Science Channel.
Sound interesting, and I'm looking foward to watching!!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
In Memory Of Lt. Thomas Salvatore II, Empress EMS
As I refelect back on what's happened in Novembers past, I always remember "Tommy Sal".
It's been almost 9 years since his passing. Tommy was a street Paramedic Supervisor for Empress EMS. I worked with him during the early years of my EMS career, back when I was an EMT.
Tommy was alway laid back, friendly, approachable, and a great teacher. I remeber his love for his Supervisor's Tahoe, no matter how much it gave him problems! He always had a great spirit despite the valiant battle with Lupus and the health problems it caused him.
I remember the last time I saw Tommy, it was on a ventilator at Sound Shore Medical Center's ICU, and then at the funeral home across the street from city center.Tommy died of complications from Lupus disease.
His death was a tremendous loss for the Empress EMS family, his own family, fiance, and friends, not to mention the EMS community as a whole.
There's a whole new generation at Empress EMS now who probaly have a whole new set of supervisors. I come from when the old Empress was ending, and the "new" Empress was beginning to emerge. I remember "306 on the back", but there was nothing like hearing "301" on the air.
I reflect on a lot of the EMS lessons he taught me, and to this day remember the wide variety of calls we did together. Tommy's fellow supervisors have gone on to new careers now, but were just as awesome as him. I didn't realize it at the time, but it really was an era. I think about it, especially with all my fellow alumni who are active members of this forum.
Remember 301.
It's been almost 9 years since his passing. Tommy was a street Paramedic Supervisor for Empress EMS. I worked with him during the early years of my EMS career, back when I was an EMT.
Tommy was alway laid back, friendly, approachable, and a great teacher. I remeber his love for his Supervisor's Tahoe, no matter how much it gave him problems! He always had a great spirit despite the valiant battle with Lupus and the health problems it caused him.
I remember the last time I saw Tommy, it was on a ventilator at Sound Shore Medical Center's ICU, and then at the funeral home across the street from city center.Tommy died of complications from Lupus disease.
His death was a tremendous loss for the Empress EMS family, his own family, fiance, and friends, not to mention the EMS community as a whole.
There's a whole new generation at Empress EMS now who probaly have a whole new set of supervisors. I come from when the old Empress was ending, and the "new" Empress was beginning to emerge. I remember "306 on the back", but there was nothing like hearing "301" on the air.
I reflect on a lot of the EMS lessons he taught me, and to this day remember the wide variety of calls we did together. Tommy's fellow supervisors have gone on to new careers now, but were just as awesome as him. I didn't realize it at the time, but it really was an era. I think about it, especially with all my fellow alumni who are active members of this forum.
Remember 301.
Thomas A. Salvatore III died on November 26, 1999 at the age of 33. He was born
in New Rochelle on January 30, 1966, the son of Thomas A. and Janet Longo
Salvatore. He graduated from New Rochelle High School and is a veteran of the
United States Navy. He was a Paramedic Supervisor with the Empress Ambulance.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
My Photos: x635Photos.com
Don't forget, you can view all my photos that I take over at my photo site, http://www.x635photos.com
Original Carvel Finally Closes
As detailed in a previous blog entry, the original Carvel has shut down in Hartsdale, and will be demolised in a few weeks to make room for a new(and yet another) japanese steakhouse, according to a banner outside the store.
Also, the closing was mentioned on last week's "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update". It's cool it made it to such a iconic show!!
Also, the closing was mentioned on last week's "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update". It's cool it made it to such a iconic show!!
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